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Top 10 Hotels in Stone Town

Freddie Mercury Apartments
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels

Freddie Mercury Apartments

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (9)
"Great area, this is literally the building where Freddie Mercury lived, apartment with unique old zanzibari character, great location - near to beach, stone town and night market, great breakfast. Loved it."
Freddie Mercury Apartments
Spice Tree by Turaco
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; sea views

Spice Tree by Turaco

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (495)
"Stone Town!"
The price is S$219
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Spice Tree by Turaco
Tembo B&B Apartments
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels

Tembo B&B Apartments

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (103)
"Hotel has buildings spread around the neighbourhood our room was150m from the main hotel and breakfast area. The positive was it was more quite to the road and call to prey noice! Breakfast was good. Although a larger hotel it doesn’t sell alcohol so you tend not to use the facilities of an evening. "
Tembo B&B Apartments
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
Courtyard

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (380)
"My room was very clean and well decorated.staff was helpful . The view was pictures. "
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
Zanzibar Palace Hotel
Interior detail

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (137)
"Great staff… bathrooms could use a refresh.. great location.. though a bit difficult to find.. overall.. outstanding value .. the staff are superb!!!"
The price is S$203
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Zanzibar Palace Hotel
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (248)
"Wonderful hotel and breakfast!"
The price is S$612
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Shaba Boutique Hotel
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Shaba Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (10)
"I glhighly recommend this hotel. Mr. Dennis and his staff was excellent and made our hotel vosit pleasant."
The price is S$174
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Shaba Boutique Hotel
Tembo House Hotel
3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers

Tembo House Hotel

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (834)
"Excellent location, great breakfast. All staff really friendly and always there to help. Definitely recommend the tembo if you are in stone town."
Tembo House Hotel
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
Bar (on property)

The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town

4.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (33)
"The hotel was clean good food & Every one was very helpful & Nice I will always book with Neela when in stone town "
The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town
Forodhani Park Hotel
Terrace/patio

Forodhani Park Hotel

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (120)
"Excellent location. "
Forodhani Park Hotel
Zanzibar Coffee House
Exterior

Zanzibar Coffee House

3.5 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (76)
"A beautiful hotel, with lovely friendly happy staff, who always gave a huge morning welcome at breakfast time. Delicious healthy breakfast and the best coffee, I've tasted in a long time, I had to go back for another. I felt very safe and it's in a great location to get to/from the ferry and to walk around to the shops and restaurants. "
The price is S$153
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Zanzibar Coffee House
Emerson Spice Hotel
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Emerson Spice Hotel

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (79)
"Incredibly historic building with unique individually decorated rooms! Perfect location for walking around Stonetown. Delicious breakfast served on rooftop! Request Belle room if you don't want a lot of stairs. It has a huge balcony along the front of the building so it's fun to see tourists stop and take photos!"
Emerson Spice Hotel
Maru Maru Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Maru Maru Hotel

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (536)
"Very comfortable beds, clean bathroom, air-conditioned, great rooftop restaurant, live entertainment, central location."
The price is S$280
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Maru Maru Hotel
Dhow Palace Hotel
Property entrance

Dhow Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (331)
"Warm and friendly and very helpful staff"
Dhow Palace Hotel
Horizon Palace
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Horizon Palace

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (14)
"In general a nice stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room had a nice aircondition (although the room was quite dark). The rooftop was nice with some nice views and the location is really good. The breakfast was a bit limited, but so was it everywhere else we stayed in Tanzania. Overall a really nice option for a few days in Stonetown. "
The price is S$138
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Horizon Palace
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
Balcony view

Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (21)
"Great staff, helpful in arranging tours"
Shoki Shoki Hotel Stone Town
Bellissimo Boutique Hotel
Exterior

Bellissimo Boutique Hotel

3.5 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"The staff was remarkably accommodating. The morning breakfast was stellar and free! The air conditioning excellent. We would definitely return. "
The price is S$268
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Bellissimo Boutique Hotel
The Seyyida Hotel And Spa
Terrace/patio

The Seyyida Hotel And Spa

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (212)
"Excellent location, many shops and restaurants nearby. Very close to the beach. We had a fantastic room with a lovely sea view. Clean and inviting pool area. Very good breakfast and helpful staff. "
The Seyyida Hotel And Spa
Kholle House
Outdoor pool

Kholle House

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (73)
"Beautiful boutique hotel in Stone Town! Very friendly and attentive staff, lovely breakfasts, charming and quiet garden and outdoor dining area, spacious rooms. A fantastic experience overall and would def recommend!"
The price is S$210
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Kholle House
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, lifeguards on site

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (228)
"This was a great stay "
The price is S$442
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Zanzibar Serena Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is Stone Town like?

Stone Town is an historic neighbourhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Make sure that you visit Slave Market and House of Wonders as part of your Stone Town travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in Stone Town?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town is the highest ranked property in Stone Town. This hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other favourite options in the area include Emerson Spice Hotel and Upendo House Hotel.

How many hotels will I find in the Stone Town area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Zanzibar Town, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 141 Stone Town hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Stone Town, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Stone Town.

What are the top things to see and do in Stone Town?

Stone Town's sights and attractions like House of Wonders, Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and Freddie Mercury Museum offer insight into the local culture. You could also plan a visit to Slave Market or Old Fort while you're in the neighbourhood. Christ Church Cathedral, Hamamni Persian Baths and Shakti Temple are just a few of the places to visit in and around Stone Town. While you're out sightseeing, Darajani Market and Jaw's Corner are a couple of additional sights to visit in Zanzibar Town.